Cryptic crossword clue
Oscar learned to wrestle wearing black belt 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word BANDOLEER

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The straight part
We know that "belt" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case belt = bandoleer.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does BANDOLEER mean?

BANDOLEER noun
  1. A pocketed belt for holding ammunition, worn over the shoulder.

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